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4 Leaf Clover Enamel Jewelry

Gold Gilt  Silver  Enamel Egg Pendant Charm 3 Clover Leaf
Gold Gilt  Silver  Enamel Egg Pendant Charm 3 Clover Leaf

Gold Gilt Silver Enamel Egg Pendant Charm 3 Clover Leaf

Located in Monroe Township, NJ

charm Features: Enamel detailing, 3 clover leaf design Dimensions: 3/4 inches in drop length x 1/2

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Late 20th Century European Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Enamel

Victorian Enamel Pansy Clover Flower OMC Diamond Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Gold
Victorian Enamel Pansy Clover Flower OMC Diamond Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Gold

Victorian Enamel Pansy Clover Flower OMC Diamond Pendant Necklace Horseshoe Gold

Located in New York, NY

THROUGHOUT WITH PINK AND PURPLE ENAMEL PANSY FLOWERS, THREE AND FOUR LEAF CLOVERS, AND STAR AND SNOWFLAKE

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Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Victorian 14k Gold  Link Bracelet  Enamel Pearl & Engraved Charms
Victorian 14k Gold  Link Bracelet  Enamel Pearl & Engraved Charms

Victorian 14k Gold Link Bracelet Enamel Pearl & Engraved Charms

Located in Beverly Hills, CA

gold monogram, a starburst set with pearls, a delicately engraved four-leaf clover disc, and an

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Antique Early 1900s Unknown Link Bracelets

Materials

14k Gold

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Perfect Good Luck Gold Enamel Bracelet
Perfect Good Luck Gold Enamel Bracelet

Perfect Good Luck Gold Enamel Bracelet

Located in New York, NY

Fabulous good luck bracelet: Eight figural "four-leaf clovers" set within horseshoes. 14K yellow

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Vintage 1930s American More Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 14k Gold

Enamel Four Leaf Clover Wishbone Brooch
Enamel Four Leaf Clover Wishbone Brooch

Enamel Four Leaf Clover Wishbone Brooch

By Sloan & Company

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Enamel 4 Leaf Clover Wishbone yellow gold brooch, ca 1910. SPECIFICATIONS: P-DJ812I What a

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Vintage 1910s American Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Enamel, & Seed Pearl 4-Leaf Clover Stickpin
Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Enamel, & Seed Pearl 4-Leaf Clover Stickpin

Antique Krementz 14k Gold, Enamel, & Seed Pearl 4-Leaf Clover Stickpin

By Krementz & Co

Located in Philadelphia, PA

yellow gold. In the form of a four leaf clover with green enamel leaves. Set with a central seed pearl

Category

20th Century American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Art Nouveau Diamond Enameled 4 Leaf Clover Ring 2.50ctw
Art Nouveau Diamond Enameled 4 Leaf Clover Ring 2.50ctw

Art Nouveau Diamond Enameled 4 Leaf Clover Ring 2.50ctw

Located in Narberth, PA

popular charms that serve as emblems of good luck! This spectacular 4-leaf clover ring from the Art

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Vintage 1910s Unknown Art Nouveau More Rings

Materials

Diamond, Yellow Diamond, 18k Gold

Four -Leaf Clover Diamond Green Enamel Earrings
Four -Leaf Clover Diamond Green Enamel Earrings

Four -Leaf Clover Diamond Green Enamel Earrings

Located in Stamford, CT

1940’s 4 leaf clover diamond, hand enameled pierced earrings in 14k yellow gold with nice sparkly

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Vintage 1940s More Earrings

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Chanel 4 Leaf Clover Clip-on Earrings
Chanel 4 Leaf Clover Clip-on Earrings

Chanel 4 Leaf Clover Clip-on Earrings

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

Bringing you the luck of the Irish, the four-leaf clover is a symbol used throughout many of

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Late 20th Century Clip-on Earrings

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Enamel Four Leaf Clover Diamond Seed Pearl Pendant
Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Enamel Four Leaf Clover Diamond Seed Pearl Pendant

Antique 15ct Gold Edwardian Enamel Four Leaf Clover Diamond Seed Pearl Pendant

Located in Brighton, GB

Antique 4 Leaf Clover Pendant 15ct Gold Tested Circa 1900 Pretty, Edwardian four leaf clover

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Early 20th Century English Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Gold, 15k Gold, Enamel

Krementz Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Four Leaf Clover Pendant Pin
Krementz Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Four Leaf Clover Pendant Pin

Krementz Art Nouveau Diamond Enamel 14 Karat Gold Four Leaf Clover Pendant Pin

By Krementz & Co

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Designed as a highly rendered four leaf clover featuring grooved scroll motif edges and basse

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Antique Early 1900s Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 14k Gold, Enamel

Chanel Burgundy Four Leaf Clover Ring
Chanel Burgundy Four Leaf Clover Ring

Chanel Burgundy Four Leaf Clover Ring

By Chanel

Located in London, GB

A good luck charm, the four-leaf clover can also symbolize a passionate life and is featured

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21st Century and Contemporary Fashion Rings

Victorian Multi-Gemstone Slide Compilation Bracelet
Victorian Multi-Gemstone Slide Compilation Bracelet

Victorian Multi-Gemstone Slide Compilation Bracelet

Located in Narberth, PA

the center. The next slide features a swirled leaf motif embellished with yellow and green enameling

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Antique 1880s Victorian Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Garnet, Opal, Natural Pearl, Ruby, Turquoise, 14k Gold, 15k Gold

Enamel Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Brooch
Enamel Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Brooch

Enamel Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Brooch

Located in South Pasadena, CA

This Enamel Art Nouveau Four-Leaf Clover Brooch, Circa 1905, looks so real... With a claw-set

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Antique Late 19th Century American Art Nouveau Brooches

Vintage 14k Gold Pearl Green Enamel Work 4 Leaf Clover Lucky Charm Pendant
Vintage 14k Gold Pearl Green Enamel Work 4 Leaf Clover Lucky Charm Pendant

Vintage 14k Gold Pearl Green Enamel Work 4 Leaf Clover Lucky Charm Pendant

Located in Montclair, NJ

(0.87") Thickness: 5.5mm (including the pearl) Condition: Vintage. Enamel excellent. Needs jumpring

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21st Century and Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold, Enamel

Larter & Sons Four Leaf Clover Enamel Brooch Antique Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold
Larter & Sons Four Leaf Clover Enamel Brooch Antique Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold

Larter & Sons Four Leaf Clover Enamel Brooch Antique Art Nouveau 14 Karat Gold

Located in Torrance, CA

Finely detailed antique Art Nouveau Larter & Sons four leaf clover enameled brooch (circa 1910s

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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Clover Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold And Diamond
Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Clover Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold And Diamond

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Enamel Clover Pendant Brooch In 14Kt Gold And Diamond

Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian enamel four-leaf Clover brooch. A beautiful piece, created in America during the

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Brooches

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Clover Enamel Pendant Brooch 18Kt & 1.02 Ctw Diamonds
Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Clover Enamel Pendant Brooch 18Kt & 1.02 Ctw Diamonds

Edwardian 1905 Art Nouveau Clover Enamel Pendant Brooch 18Kt & 1.02 Ctw Diamonds

Located in Miami, FL

Edwardian enamelled four-leaf Clover convertible brooch. An extremely beautiful piece, created in

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Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, White Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel

Jay Strongwater Gold Embellished White Clover Cocktail Ring, Enamel, Crystals
Jay Strongwater Gold Embellished White Clover Cocktail Ring, Enamel, Crystals

Jay Strongwater Gold Embellished White Clover Cocktail Ring, Enamel, Crystals

By Jay Strongwater

Located in Milford, DE

An extravagant statement ring by Jay Strgonwater. This stylish accessory features a twin 4-leaf

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Jay Strongwater Gold Embellished White Clover Cocktail Ring, Enamel, Crystals
Jay Strongwater Gold Embellished White Clover Cocktail Ring, Enamel, Crystals

Jay Strongwater Gold Embellished White Clover Cocktail Ring, Enamel, Crystals

By Jay Strongwater

Located in Milford, DE

An extravagant statement ring by Jay Strgonwater. This stylish accessory features a twin 4-leaf

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Crystal, Gold Plate

Vintage Iconic Lunch at The Ritz St. Patrick’s Four-Leaf Clover Brooch Pin
Vintage Iconic Lunch at The Ritz St. Patrick’s Four-Leaf Clover Brooch Pin

Vintage Iconic Lunch at The Ritz St. Patrick’s Four-Leaf Clover Brooch Pin

By Lunch at the Ritz

Located in Montreal, QC

Crystal and Enamel Show Stopper Brooch. Featuring a Black Enamel Top Hat with Green Enamel 4-Leaf Clover

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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Brooches

Materials

Gold Plate

4 Leaf Clover Ring
4 Leaf Clover Ring

4 Leaf Clover Ring

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Victorian 4 leaf clover ring with black enamel, demantoid garnets and 0.75 carats of Old European

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American Cocktail Rings

Krementz Large Enamel Four-Leaf Clover Diamond Center Gold Pin
Krementz Large Enamel Four-Leaf Clover Diamond Center Gold Pin

Krementz Large Enamel Four-Leaf Clover Diamond Center Gold Pin

By Krementz & Co

Located in Palm Beach, FL

the enamel is just acceptional. This pin measures 1 3/4 inch around This pin weighs 10.5 grams

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

Antique Krementz Enamel Gold Four Leaf Clover Watch Pin Pendant
Antique Krementz Enamel Gold Four Leaf Clover Watch Pin Pendant

Antique Krementz Enamel Gold Four Leaf Clover Watch Pin Pendant

By Krementz & Co

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This beautifully made Krementz 4 leaf clover is a pin has a bail on the back that can be pushed up

Category

Antique 1870s American Brooches

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

I Bring Good Luck Gold Charm

I Bring Good Luck Gold Charm

Located in New York, NY

Round charm with figural four-leaf clover in the center. Around the clover, black enamel letters

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Vintage 1930s American More Jewelry

Materials

14k Gold

Enamel Pearl Four Leaf Clover Gold Earrings
Enamel Pearl Four Leaf Clover Gold Earrings

Enamel Pearl Four Leaf Clover Gold Earrings

Located in New York, NY

Graceful figural four-leaf clover "Good Luck" earrings. Shaded green enamel with seed pearl border

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Vintage 1930s American More Earrings

Materials

Pearl, 14k Gold

Art Deco Enamel Four-Leaf Clover Pin With Natural Pearl Center
Art Deco Enamel Four-Leaf Clover Pin With Natural Pearl Center

Art Deco Enamel Four-Leaf Clover Pin With Natural Pearl Center

Located in Palm Beach, FL

You can see each & every vein in this 4 leaf clover pin. In the center is a natural pearl. I don't

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Vintage 1930s Art Deco Brooches

Materials

Natural Pearl, 14k Gold

Large Gold and Enamel Good Luck Charm
Large Gold and Enamel Good Luck Charm

Large Gold and Enamel Good Luck Charm

Located in New York, NY

clover is decorated with shaded green enamel, with a diamond set in the center. 1" x 1 1/4." Alice

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Vintage 1940s American More Jewelry

Materials

Diamond, 14k Gold

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Vintage 1910s English Art Nouveau Drop Necklaces

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By Fabergé

Located in Chesterland, OH

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Located in New York, NY

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Garnet, Gold-filled

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By Fabergé

Located in London, GB

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Antique 1890s European Russian Empire Pendant Necklaces

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Diamond, Yellow Gold, Enamel, 14k Gold

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Located in SE

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Vintage 1960s 14kt Gold Charm bracelet 8 Charms, Retro Statement Bracelet
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Located in Monroe Township, NJ

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Located in Skelmersdale, GB

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Located in Litchfield, CT

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Located in Chipping Campden, GB

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4 Leaf Clover Enamel Jewelry For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact piece of 4 leaf clover enamel jewelry you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using Gold, Enamel and Yellow Gold. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of 4 leaf clover enamel jewelry from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 20th Century. As it relates to this specific piece, our collection includes designs that are universally popular, but .5 Carat and 1 Carat carat weights, specifically, are sought with frequency. Creating a choice in our collection of 4 leaf clover enamel jewelry has been a part of the legacy of many jewelers, but those produced by Gavello are consistently popular. While most can agree that any object in our assortment of 4 leaf clover enamel jewelry from our collection can easily elevate most outfits, but the choice of a Pearl version from the 7 available is guaranteed to add a special touch to your ensemble. Today, if you’re looking for a round cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes bead alternatives. If you’re browsing our inventory for an option in this array of 4 leaf clover enamel jewelry, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for unisex and men.

How Much is a 4 Leaf Clover Enamel Jewelry?

On average, a piece of 4 leaf clover enamel jewelry at 1stDibs sells for $1,450, while they’re typically $550 on the low end and $7,550 for the highest priced versions of this item.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.